Staff SoC RTL Engineer

Responsibilities

SoC Subsystem Development & IP Integration

• Own SoC-level subsystem development and seamless integration with third-party IP, including NoC, PCIe/UCIe interfaces, DDR, and security IP.
• Contribute to SoC architecture definition by understanding application requirements.
• Package designs for customer releases and iterate based on customer feedback.

PPA Optimization & Timing Closure

• Own Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization strategies at the SoC level.
• Apply low-power digital design techniques to optimize hardware efficiency.
• Contribute to timing closure across front-end, back-end, and final tapeout stages.
• Balance single-stream latency against scaled throughput performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on SoC/ASIC front-end design and integration experience.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog.
• Strong background in computer architecture and low-power digital design techniques.
• Deep technical knowledge in at least one subsystem: memory, I/O, or compute.
• Proven experience with SoC subsystems and third-party IP.
• Working knowledge of VCS and Verilog/C co-simulation.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in logic synthesis and performance modeling.
• Experience in FPGA design.
• Familiarity with automotive safety standards, including ASIL.
• Familiarity with hardware security standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $175,000–$230,000.
• Eligibility for equity and a discretionary annual performance bonus, as applicable to the role and level.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, with premiums covered at 99% for employees.
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Commuter support, including parking or Caltrain reimbursement.
• FSA and HSA.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Winter holiday shutdown.
• Catered lunch each day in the office.